Permit Required Confined Space
This program includes all aspects of a Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) Program as
described in 29 CFR 1910.146, including: identification and classification of spaces, monitoring
and evaluation, control of hazards, posting of spaces, training of employees, responsibilities and
duties, emergency procedures, contractor requirements, and review of program.
About the Program
The PRCS Program is developed to protect Dartmouth College employees and to inform contractors who are required to enter PRCS during their work. The purpose of the program is to identify and create awareness of the various PRCS at Dartmouth. A complete understanding of PRCS hazard identification, evaluation, and control measures is required for employees and contractors who may enter a PRCS.
The program is intended to fulfill the requirements of the Permit-Required Confined Space Standard set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910.146.
The program shall be used in conjunction with other Dartmouth Safety Programs. Associated safe work practices include, but are not limited to, personal protective equipment, the handling of hazardous materials, the isolation of energy sources, and special work permits.